as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
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Recent Examples of blurry
The video is somewhat blurry and shot from a distance.
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Jack Date,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Symptoms include dry eyes, headaches, blurry vision and light sensitivity.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Tired of squinting at your dim, blurry TV?
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
Here’s what the rule is, what recent studies actually found and what eye care experts suggest doing if screen time is leaving your eyes tired, dry or blurry.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for blurry
Jack Date,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Symptoms include dry eyes, headaches, blurry vision and light sensitivity.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Tired of squinting at your dim, blurry TV?
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
Here’s what the rule is, what recent studies actually found and what eye care experts suggest doing if screen time is leaving your eyes tired, dry or blurry.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for blurry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurry
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There’s no reason to think, for example, that decisions made by political appointees based on vague standards would be any more transparent than those made by peer reviewers based on scientific merit.
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American Mission’s partnership with the company, as well as the ads’ vague message about Donalds, exemplify the opaque nature of the AI industry’s spending in the 2026 election cycle.
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Croatia looked to have tied the game in the final moments, but the faintest of touches by a Croatian player made Croatia offside.
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Look almost directly above Mars for a much fainter, star-like point of light.
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Nearly everyone knows the Boston Tea Party; many can summon at least a hazy memory of the Stamp Act or the Townshend duties.
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That could result in a slightly muted sky and a softer, hazier sun angle through the afternoon, though surface visibility impacts should remain limited.
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“Blurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurry. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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